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Employees say keep enrollment counseling
February 6, 2012Almost all employees who participate in one-on-one benefits counseling sessions during enrollment say they have a greater understanding of their employer-sponsored benefits.
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Extras matter: Three things employers should expect from their brokers
February 1, 2012Shhh .... don't tell anyone, but I've infiltrated the broker/consultant world of employee benefits. After 12 years of working in corporate benefits with seven different benefit broker/consultants, big and small, I recently crossed the line into their world - I'm the director of compliance of a midsize benefits broker/consulting firm in southern California. I'm here to report back to you, my fellow corporate benefit professionals, on three things you reasonably can expect in your broker/consultant relationships - in addition to competitive fees, top-quality service and proven employee benefits negotiation expertise.
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Survey: Majority of plan participants lost on retirement planning
January 30, 2012Employees around the country are in need of direct, simple guidance to help them reach their retirement goals, according to a survey released by State Street Global Advisors.
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Stop participants from using their savings when an illness strikes
PODCAST | January 20, 2012Jodi Anatole, vice president of health risk products for MetLife, shares two things you should focus on when selling a voluntary critical illness benefit that will later help participants see the true value in the coverage.
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In tough times life insurance may be an untapped resource
January 5, 2012In this rough economy consumers look to credit cards, an IRA or 401(k), even under the couch cushions for emergency cash. Many may be overlooking life insurance as a potential source of immediate funds, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
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Survey reveals how much plan participants should save
VIDEO | January 3, 2012The three most important findings from a recent Principal Financial Group survey discussed as well as effects of tax reform proposals moving through Congress.
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EBA's top 8 articles of 2011
January 3, 2012From Vermont’s push toward a single-payer system to the repeal of PPACA’s 1099 provision, here’s a look back at the top articles on eba.benefitnews.com.
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Choosing better benefits
January 1, 2012As employees take on more responsibility for paying for health care, voluntary benefits can provide much-needed additional coverage. EBN spoke to a number of voluntary benefits providers to get their thoughts on the major trends they see coming in 2012. Not surprisingly, all the trends and influences in the HR world at large - health care reform, employer cost-shifting, technology and communications - affect the voluntary benefits industry as well. Here, we provide a summary of key trends, along with charts and data to help employers plan their voluntary benefits strategy going forward.
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Fidelity's advice: Get couples to agree on retirement planning
December 21, 2011Most couples disagree on a lot of important points when it comes to retirement planning. That lack of agreement can translate into lost financial planning business, making it important for advisers to get couples to work together, according to Fidelity Investments.
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Top 4 voluntary trends of 2011, what to look for in 2012
December 19, 2011American General Life Companies and Mutual of Omaha experts share what voluntary trends took precedence in 2011 and how products might evolve in 2012.
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Prosperous advisers know when the price is right
December 13, 2011A key difference between prosperous and low-performing financial advisers is how they price their business, a new report from Toronto-based wealth management research company PriceMetrix finds.
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Eight steps to a healthier holiday season
December 12, 2011Kaiser Permanente recently launched "Maintain Don't Gain" campaign to help employers' wellness efforts through the holidays, a time when most Americans gain about a pound during the winter season. That extra weight accumulates through the years and may be a major contributor to obesity later in life, according to the National Institute of Health. Part of the KP campaign includes an eight-week guide to help employees avoid winter weight creep. As we approach the peak of the holiday season and the winter months when weather keeps us indoors more frequently, consider sharing these tips with employees to encourage winter wellness.
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MetLife finds employee financial wellness a growing global concern for employers
December 7, 2011As the effects of the recent financial crisis continue to spread across the globe, financial stress is an issue for both women and men.
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What employees want in a health plan
December 7, 2011Consumers, facing worries over being able to afford adequate health care, want their employers to do more to help them improve their health and get the most from their employer-provided health and wellness plans, according to a new survey.
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Survey: More than half of insured are confused when selecting health insurance plans
December 6, 2011As another open enrollment season comes to a close, millions of consumers are finalizing their benefits packages for 2012. Unfortunately, more than half of insured adults are confused with several important aspects related to choosing a health insurance plan, reveals a survey released Monday.
